Title:
BACKING SHIFTER FOR VARIABLE OR MULTI-GAUGE TUFTING
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2018/236411
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A shiftable backing feed is utilized with a tufting machine having reciprocating needles and gauge parts for seizing yarns wherein needle plate fingers reciprocate in synchronization with the cycles of the needle bar to support the backing during penetration of the backing fabric yet allow backing shifts between stitches.
Inventors:
BEATTY PAUL (US)
DETTY JASON (US)
DETTY JASON (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2017/054683
Publication Date:
May 16, 2019
Filing Date:
September 30, 2017
Export Citation:
Assignee:
TUFTCO CORP (US)
BEATTY PAUL (US)
DETTY JASON (US)
BEATTY PAUL (US)
DETTY JASON (US)
International Classes:
D05C15/04; D05C15/08; D05C15/14
Foreign References:
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Other References:
See also references of EP 3519619A4
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
JOHNSON, Douglas, T. (US)
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